Entertainment

This TikToker is “overthrowing Amazon” by returning 110-pound anvils – but who really pays the price?
by  Marcus Walsh
A TikTok prank involving 110 pound anvils and Amazon Prime’s free return policy has gone viral, raising questions about waste, small sellers, and who really pays for convenience. But why the drama?
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An Amazon package with a heavy anvil inside.

Woody Allen slammed for telelink to Moscow film festival
by  Justinas Vainilavičius
Ukraine has called Woody Allen’s involvement in the Moscow film festival a "disgrace," but the director defended his decision to speak at the event hosted by President Vladimir Putin’s ally.
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American director Woody Allen waving at camera

Flashback: these are the top 5 viruses that bugged us in the eighties
by  Gintaras Radauskas
The eighties brought us the first video game consoles, Air Jordans, and the beginning of the end of the Cold War. But it also brought us some of the first-ever bugs, malware, and viruses which – when you think about it – kicked off the industry we know today as cybersecurity.
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Dismay after Menendez brothers denied parole
by  Justinas Vainilavičius
Netflix has brought the plight of the Menendez brothers to the TikTok generation, but the show was not able to sway the opinion of the parole board.
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Eric Menendez appears before parole board via teleconference in San Diego

Fake Justin Bieber dupes club goers, but TikTok users aren’t fooled
by  Niamh Ancell
While a Justin Bieber look-alike may have fooled Las Vegas event managers, TikTok users weren’t convinced.
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Taylor Swift breaks another record with New Heights podcast on YouTube
by  Justinas Vainilavičius
The New Heights episode featuring Taylor Swift set a new record as YouTube’s most-watched live podcast, overtaking podcaster Joe Rogan’s interview with President Donald Trump.
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Taylor Swift, Grammy awards, swifties, red dress, red carpet

Ads under the influence: social media influencers are taking over
by  Niamh Ancell
Advertisers have turned to social media influencers to help reach a younger audience, but are facing criticism along the way.
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“The lore you asked for,” McDonald’s brings back McDonaldland
by  Niamh Ancell
Ever wanted a virtual milkshake and fries? Well, users can now experience McDonaldland in virtual reality.
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Could Taylor Swift vs Elon Musk be the lawsuit that redefines AI abuse?
by  Marcus Walsh
Taylor Swift’s deepfake fight with Elon Musk’s Grok has set up a huge discussion, but a legal precedent for AI abuse remains uncertain.
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A split screen image of Elon Musk and Taylor Swift in golden color, with the letters "AI"

New on streaming: first Alien TV series and Jim Jefferies speaks again
by  Gintaras Radauskas
Alien, the famous science fiction horror franchise, is finally arriving on our small screens, with a prequel series debuting on Hulu and Disney+ this week.
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Meet Clanker, the Star Wars slur fueling an AI backlash
by  Marcus Walsh
From Star Wars droids to TikTok memes, the slur “clanker” is the internet’s new weapon for mocking AI, robots, and the people who use them.
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A bot getting abused with insults.

South Park doubles down on Trump Administration, and social media users can’t stop laughing
by  Niamh Ancell
The creators of South Park continue to troll the Trump Administration, and social media users are loving it.
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“Boomers love AI,” Rod Stewart takes Ozzy Osbourne tribute a step too far
by  Niamh Ancell
Rod Stewart’s tribute to the late rock and roll legend Ozzy Osbourne has been heavily criticized after showing a video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) at one of his shows.
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New on streaming: Wednesday snaps back, King of the Hill recrowned
by  Gintaras Radauskas
Welcome to the goth summer of woe on Netflix – Jenna Ortega is back as Wednesday Addams. More importantly, though, King of the Hill has been revived. We’re over the moon.
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Now everyone can earn money on Twitch
by  Justinas Vainilavičius
Twitch will no longer gatekeep its monetization tools to influencers and every streamer will now have a chance to earn money – but there’s a catch.
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Twitch monetization; live-streaming; influencer

China clamps down on fake Labubus
by  Niamh Ancell
Labubu dolls have taken the world by storm. But now, fake Labubus, or Lafufus, are the latest trend that China is grappling with.
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All eyes on evil-looking Labubu doll

Joey Swoll quits social media after Hulk Hogan tribute sparks backlash
by  Marcus Walsh
Gym influencer Joey Swoll has quit social media after backlash over his Hulk Hogan tribute video sparked debate on cancel culture and the wrestling legend’s controversial past.
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A fired-up Hulk Hogan and regretful Joey Swoll.

FaZe Banks steps down after MLG coin crash – accuses Adin Ross of “bad actor” role as meme crypto scandal explodes
by  Marcus Walsh
FaZe Banks, co-founder of FaZe Clan, a huge esports and gaming influencer group, stepped down as CEO after the collapse of the cryptocurrency MLG coin.
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A mugshot of FaZe Banks atop a colorful MLG coin backdrop.

Men’s Health repeats false Google AI claim on Luka Dončić
by  Justinas Vainilavičius
Men’s Health magazine appears to have used inaccurate information from an AI-generated Google summary in an article on basketball player Luka Dončić.
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Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Luka Doncic

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign sparks backlash over “great jeans” slogan
by  Marcus Walsh
Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle fall 2025 campaign is facing backlash over its “great jeans” slogan, with critics calling it a tone-deaf nod to eugenics-era beauty standards while the viral outrage sends AEO stock soaring 16%
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Sydney Sweeney in an American Eagle ad campaign with punnery regarding "jeans" and "genes"